Special Educational Needs (SEND) Code of Practice: for 0 to 25 years. Statutory guidance for organisations who work with and support young people with SEND

This is the legal document that sets out the requirements for SEND

EHC plan

Education and Health Care plan – these are replacing Statements of SEN. They require a formal assessment of SEND by the LA and may result in the school receiving ‘top up’ funding to help support a child’s needs.

EP

Educational Psychologist

EWO

Educational Welfare Officer

FSW

Family Support Worker

HI

Hearing impaired

LA

Local Authority

LA Local Offer

States what the LA will be offering schools and other providers in terms of SEND.

LAC

Looked After Child

PD

Physical Disability

PIPs

Personal Improvement Plans

PSA

Parent Support Advisor

PSP

Pastoral Support Programme

SENCO

Special Educational Needs Coordinator

SEND

Special Educational Needs or Disabilities

School Local Offer

States what the School will be offering students and parents in terms of SEND.